At this time, planning studies were underway for a West LRT line. However, the change in policy direction led to a decision to re-evaluate potential west routes.
In 2009, the City also completed a long-term study to define the future size, scale and operation of Edmonton’s LRT system. The Network Plan calls for the potential development of five LRT lines across the City.
For lines that don’t physically connect into the existing system, such as the Valley Line, the Network Plan called for the development of Urban LRT. This means the system should have smaller, more frequent stops that are better connected to the surrounding community.